Discover Dabas Market Days: a lively second-Sunday animal and flea market with vendors, antiques, plants, food stalls, and strict veterinary rules at Vásártér u. 4 throughout 2026.
when: 2026.02.08., Sunday
where: 2370 Dabas, Vásártér u. 4.
Life bursts into Dabas every second Sunday of 2026 as the National Animal and Flea Market takes over the fairground at 2370, Vásártér u. 4. From dawn, vendors roll in with everything from working animals to pets on the animal market side, plus a sprawling bazaar stocked with clothes, furniture, antiques, gifts, toys, and plants—pure market buzz.
What to Expect
Hungry while browsing? Food stalls keep the crowd fueled with hearty bites. Any animal brought for trade must come from a safe source with a valid veterinary certificate. Note: bringing dogs or horses onto the grounds for sale is prohibited.
Vendors and Rules
Stall allocation is handled on market days at the fairground office between 4:00–6:00. Selling counts as a taxable activity—trading can begin only after obtaining a tax number.
2026 Dates
Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 — all in Dabas.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with food stalls, toys, plants, and a big flea market that keeps kids and adults busy
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Happening every second Sunday in 2026, so it’s easy to fit into a Budapest-area trip
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The animal-and-flea market combo is a quirky, very Hungarian experience you won’t find often in the U.S.
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Easy browsing: clear rules on animals and a lively bazaar with antiques and gifts for souvenirs
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Dabas is a short hop from Budapest (about 45–60 minutes by car), so it makes a simple day trip
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Budget-friendly: flea markets are great for low-cost finds and people-watching
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Great photo ops and local culture without heavy tourist crowds
- The topic isn’t internationally famous, so don’t expect big-name draw or polished tourist infrastructure
Cons
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Dabas itself isn’t a well-known destination for foreign visitors, so planning and navigation fall on you
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Hungarian helps for haggling and stall info; basic English may not always work
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Public transport can be slower and less direct than driving, especially for early-morning market hours
